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Before Your First Visit to McKean County Jail (Smethport): what to know and bring

Visiting McKean County Jail for the first time? A little planning goes a long way. Use this quick checklist to confirm the schedule, bring the right items, and avoid common problems at the door.

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In-person visitation at McKean County Jail happens on Tuesdays and Saturdays. There are two visiting blocks each day: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

McKean County Jail resumed normal in-person visitation on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. On that same date, the two free video visits per week were discontinued.

The jail also offers remote (offsite) video visitation. Paid video visits are available through ICSolutions, and the jail can point you to more details on how to set those up.

Items to Bring for Inmate

  • ✓ White underclothing (must be new and in the original packaging)
  • ✓ A watch (less than $50 in value)
  • ✓ A wedding ring

Heads up: Underclothing must be new and still in its original packaging, or it won't be accepted. Watches are allowed but must be valued under $50.

Don't bring cash expecting to hand it to staff. Corrections Officers will not accept money directly. Instead, use the kiosk in the jail lobby or deposit funds online through Access Corrections or ICSolutions.

McKean County Jail is located at 17013 Route 6, Smethport, PA 16749.

For questions, call 814-887-2333. The fax number is 814-887-3369.

  1. Put the schedule in your calendar - Visits are Tuesdays and Saturdays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
  2. Call before you drive over - Use 814-887-2333 to confirm you have the current visitation information.
  3. Plan around the two daily time blocks - If you miss one block, the next visiting time on that day starts at 5:30 PM.

Reminder: Visiting options can change. If you're planning to use remote video visitation, check the current instructions first. The two free video visits per week were discontinued when in-person visits resumed in 2022.

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